Chubby Checker Fun Facts… and a Lot of Firsts

  • In 1960 Chubby Checker changed the way we dance to the beat 24/7. Chubby Checker and The Twist changed dancing on the dance floor forever.
  • Chubby Checker went on American Bandstand in 1960 and sang The Twist. In two minutes and 42 seconds dancing changed forever on the dance floor…and the world was watching.
  • Chubby Checker had the first platinum record ever with Let’s Twist Again. Chubby Checker was the first artist to receive a Grammy for the best rock and roll recording for Let’s Twist Again.
  • Chubby Checker is the only artist to have 5 albums in the Top 12 all at once. In those days, each album had 12 songs so that means that Chubby Checker had 60 songs in the top 12 on the album charts all at the same time. No other artist has even come close to this.
  • In 1960 The Twist hit #1 on the charts. In 1962, The Twist hit #1 again. The Twist is the only song to ever hit the #1 position in different years.
  • Chubby Checker is the only artist to ever have nine double-sided hits at the same time. In those days each disc had two sides with a song on each side.
  • Here is an interesting question…..What ever happened to The Twist, The Pony, The Fly, The Shake and the Hucklebuck? ….Here’s the answer. They slowed down the beat and The Boogie was born and has been with us ever since. Chubby put it there and it is still on the dance floor for everyone to enjoy.
  • Chubby Checker was the first artist ever to perform the televised Superbowl Halftime show.
  • Chubby Checker was the first artist ever to perform the televised Superbowl Halftime show.
  • The Twist is the First #1 record of all time. It was the #1 song for 65 years.
  • When you see Chubby in concert, you will be part of the show. That is just one of the reasons people come to see Chubby Checker. There are hundreds more!